Dodge Nitro. Manual — part 846

Fig. 121: Identifying Shift Tower Opening & Shift Two Shift Rails
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16. Through the shift tower opening (1) move two shift rails (2) forward to lock the transmission in two gear.

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Fig. 122: Identifying Countershaft Bolt & Front Housing
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17. Install countershaft bolt (1) into the front housing (2) and tighten to 100 N.m (74 ft. lbs.).

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 MANUAL TRANSMISSION NSG370 - Diagnosis & Overhaul - Nitro

Fig. 123: Identifying Countershaft Plug & Front Housing
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18. Install countershaft plug (1) in front housing (2) with Installer 7829-A and Handle C-4171.

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 MANUAL TRANSMISSION NSG370 - Diagnosis & Overhaul - Nitro

Fig. 124: Identifying Shift Tower & Bolts
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19. Move shift rails to neutral.

20. To prevent sealant from plugging the transmission vent, apply just a thin film of MOPAR® Gasket Maker

to the shift tower (1) mating surface.

21. Install shift tower (1) and tighten bolts (2) to 14 N.m (10 ft. lbs.).

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T

2007 MANUAL TRANSMISSION NSG370 - Diagnosis & Overhaul - Nitro